The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program has seen significant movement, with 38 states initiating or completing the application process for funding. Despite some states, like Idaho and Vermont, lacking lists of qualified operators, Telecompetitor found 19 states that have either established a prequalification process or conducted a letter of intent (LOI) process. Stakeholders are pushing for the NTIA to maintain the program rules to avoid disruptions, particularly for states that have already laid groundwork in their qualification efforts, as delays could hinder broadband expansion efforts.
In Virginia, letters of intent were reviewed to ensure compliance with submission requirements, indicating a thorough screening process for applicant qualification in the BEAD program.
At least 38 states have initiated or completed accepting applications for BEAD funding, demonstrating the widespread effort to improve broadband access across the country.
The NTIA's new administration faces pressure to avoid changes to the BEAD program regulations, which could impact states that have already begun their qualification processes.
Network operators across 19 states are now cleared to apply for BEAD funding, participating in either a prequalification or letter of intent process.
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